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Pistons’ D-League affiliate drafts Robert Covington No. 1

By Dan Feldman | Nov 1, 2014

Sep 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Robert Covington (33) poses for a picture during media day at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

As expected, the Grand Rapids Drive selected Robert Covington with the No. 1 pick in the D-League draft.

Covington — a 23-year-old, 6-foot-9 forward — won D-League Rookie of the Year last season while playing on assignment from the Houston Rockets.

Though the Pistons’ affiliate now has Covington’s D-League rights, any NBA team can sign him. The Pistons just have an inside track in developing and evaluating Covington.

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